June Birchbox

[ejpint]

What did you get?

I got:

Stila bronzing serum
the Balm Stainiac (kind of excited about this)
Comodynes self-tanning towelettes (which I will probably mean to use, but never will)
Masqueology pore minimizing masque
tili travel bag,

Plus bonus John Varvatos cologne for men

I'm underwhelmed with my box (again) - it might be time to try one of the other sample boxes for a while.

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DO NOT USE THE TANNING TOWELS. MY LEGS ARE A DISASTER.

REPEAT, DO NOT USE THE TANNING TOWELS.

I got the stainiac, a masqueology mask, supergoop sunscreen, an awful headband from mod cloth and, of course the tanning towels, which you should not use under any circumstance.

[ejpint]

Oooh, thank you for the tip. Self-tanning is usually a bad idea in general for me (I'm so, so white), but I will save myself the temptation and toss them now.

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I thought it was just me being bad at application, but mfluders legs look the same. Boo to the tanning towels.

[mfluder]

Jun 12, 2012 21:30:00 GMT -5 @ameliapond said:

DO NOT USE THE TANNING TOWELS. MY LEGS ARE A DISASTER.

REPEAT, DO NOT USE THE TANNING TOWELS.
[/qupte]

SECONDED.

Horrible. Horrible.

I got the same box as you otherwise. I never would have picked up the stila, but it actually seems nice. However, I'm trying to remind myself to try things out on the weekend and not work week post-tanning towel mishap of 2012.

But I otherwise liked the box - stila is full size. Will try out the pore mask (on the weekend, lol). I actually thought this was one of the best in awhile (value wise certainly). I'm happy to receive things I wouldn't otherwise try/buy, because it lets me try things outside my comfort zone.

Of course, that ends with streaky limbs, so what does that say lol?

[ejpint]

Ok, I tried the Stila bronzer/primer this morning, I actually really like this!

[mellymel]

Mine hasn't arrived yet. I hope I'm not disappointed!

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offhand-
face mask
bronzing powder (not stila, I forget the brand)
moisturizer with SPF (not supergoop, again forget the brand)
Cynthia Rowley Band Aids
theBalm Staintanic (which I've used and hated before)

displeased this month.

[ejpint]

Jun 13, 2012 11:04:58 GMT -5 @champagna said:

Jun 12, 2012 21:11:23 GMT -5 ejpint said:

What did you get?

I got:

Stila bronzing serum
the Balm Stainiac (kind of excited about this)
Comodynes self-tanning towelettes (which I will probably mean to use, but never will)
Masqueology pore minimizing masque
tili travel bag,

Plus bonus John Varvatos cologne for men

I'm underwhelmed with my box (again) - it might be time to try one of the other sample boxes for a while.

I received the same box as you, ej. But, let's be honest here, that tili bag isn't a travel bag, it's a glorified Ziploc baggie. lol!

I'm not thrilled with the box, but there are some interesting things that I otherwise wouldn't have considered. I'm also thinking about signing up for glossybox.

Dude, did you see how much they're charging for those glorified sandwich bags? I LOLed.

[iamali]

Jun 12, 2012 21:11:23 GMT -5 ejpint said:

What did you get?

I got:

Stila bronzing serum
the Balm Stainiac (kind of excited about this)
Comodynes self-tanning towelettes (which I will probably mean to use, but never will)
Masqueology pore minimizing masque
tili travel bag,

Plus bonus John Varvatos cologne for men

I'm underwhelmed with my box (again) - it might be time to try one of the other sample boxes for a while.

I got the same box as you! I'm actually really liking it, although after reading this post I'm terrified to use the tanning towels. LOL. I probably won't.

[cjeanette]

My box has not shipped yet. The website still shows my May box. Sad Panda.

I was charged for my glossybox today, I will flip if that comes before BB.

[mfluder]

Jun 13, 2012 12:38:34 GMT -5 cjeanette said:

My box has not shipped yet. The website still shows my May box. Sad Panda.

I was charged for my glossybox today, I will flip if that comes before BB.

Since its past the 10th, you should contact them. All box information should be updated online by now, regardless of whether you've gotten it.

Glossybox doesn't ship out till the end of the month. And I got charged at the very beginning lol.

[cjeanette]

Jun 13, 2012 15:04:53 GMT -5 mfluder said:

Jun 13, 2012 12:38:34 GMT -5 cjeanette said:

My box has not shipped yet. The website still shows my May box. Sad Panda.

I was charged for my glossybox today, I will flip if that comes before BB.

Since its past the 10th, you should contact them. All box information should be updated online by now, regardless of whether you've gotten it.

Glossybox doesn't ship out till the end of the month. And I got charged at the very beginning lol.

I got an e-mail last week saying glossybox couldn't charge my card and I would have to re-sub. Then I was charged today? I guess this happened to others as well. So weird.

[mfluder]

Jun 13, 2012 16:00:19 GMT -5 chilerellanos said:

Borghese- bagnio di vita bath soak. 2 packets

Eyeko- fat eye stick. Full size in a dark brown. I am excited about this.

Thebalm-staniac

Yu-be - moisturizing skin cream

Luna bar

Another decent month that will keep me a subscriber. I think I got a better box than some.

this was my second box (I have issues). Excited about the eye stick but I worry about smudging.

[KaraOrNot]

I'm annoyed that I haven't gotten mine yet. I just checked and it isn't scheduled to be delivered until the 16th. I did look online and I am getting:

John Varvatos Star U.S.A
Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream
Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner
theBalm® cosmetics Stainiac
BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages by Cynthia Rowley
Melvita Floral Water

[mfluder]

Jun 13, 2012 20:43:57 GMT -5 chilerellanos said:

Jun 13, 2012 20:27:36 GMT -5 mfluder said:

this was my second box (I have issues). Excited about the eye stick but I worry about smudging.

I haven't used it yet (I just got it today), but I have UD eye sticks and they don't smudge. I set with powder, so hopefully this will be the same.

Oddly, the yu-be cream is the thing I like the most so far. It's turning out to be an awesome balm for my dry lips and elbows. I'm pretty sure I'll be buying this.

Let me know how it goes. I have those UD ones too, but when I swatch on my hand, they don't budge. This smudged really quickly on my hand. I think I may need to set with powder.

[mfluder]

Jun 13, 2012 21:22:48 GMT -5 KaraOrNot said:

I'm annoyed that I haven't gotten mine yet. I just checked and it isn't scheduled to be delivered until the 16th. I did look online and I am getting:

John Varvatos Star U.S.A
Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream
Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner
theBalm® cosmetics Stainiac
BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages by Cynthia Rowley
Melvita Floral Water

Oh, let us know how the floral water is, I'm curious about it!

[cjeanette]

Gah. Mine is still showing my may box. I e-mailed them yesterday afternoon and have not heard anything. I am so used to Sample Society who responds within an hour or so.

If Birchbox did not have their wicked point system.....

[mfluder]

Jun 14, 2012 9:41:34 GMT -5 cjeanette said:

Gah. Mine is still showing my may box. I e-mailed them yesterday afternoon and have not heard anything. I am so used to Sample Society who responds within an hour or so.

If Birchbox did not have their wicked point system.....

Oh, god, their responses are the suck now. I think it took over a week to get an email back. I try to call now, and refuse to leave a message, sometimes they actually pick up. They seriously need some more people.

[StJess80]

I got:

Georgie Beauty Winks by Georgie™
theBalm® cosmetics Stainiac
LA FRESH® Eco-Beauty Oil-Free Face Cleanser
Hair Rules Lift Volumizing Shampoo
tili Bags Small Collection 1

I am excited to try the shampoo, and I really like the lip stain. The bag is cute and I am sure I will use it, but it's not something I would buy. The lashes....I might use them for a fun night out. I used the cleanser last night, and I don't like it. It is in wipe form, and I thought it worked ok when I was using it, but after about 5 min, I felt a weird film on my skin. I had to rewash using my own cleanser.

[KaraOrNot]

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Jun 13, 2012 21:22:48 GMT -5 @kronor said:

I'm annoyed that I haven't gotten mine yet. I just checked and it isn't scheduled to be delivered until the 16Th. I did look on line and I am getting:

John Variates Star U.S.A
You-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream
Eek Skinny Liquid Eyeliner
theBalm® cosmetiSataniciac
BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages by CRoley RoMel vitaMelvita Floral Water

Oh, let us know how the floral water is, I'm curious about it! [/quote]

It is very refreshing and cool. I can see using it on hot day or after being on a plane. The rose scent is too floral for me, but it also comes in lavender and orange blossom, which I think I would like better.

[pinkeggs]

I got :

Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint
Number 4 Super Comb Prep & Protect leave-in conditioner
Comodynes Self Tanner wipes
theBalm Staniac
La Fresh Eco-Beauty Face Cleanser wipes
Band Aids

I LOVE the Stainiac. It looks really light and natural on both my cheeks and lips. Haven't tried the rest yet. I would be unimpressed with the Band-Aids except that my kids are going through a major band aid stage so they are delighted lol

I'm looking forward to trying the leave in conditioner

[lmdbww]

I finally got my box yesterday (it got stuck up in mail forwarding hell) and oddly enough why am I so excited about those darn band aids? DD loved them, and I wasn't expecting a whole box, either! (A $15 box, no less?)

[Laura Palmer]

My box totally blew this month.

Off the top of my head:
Stinky rose face cream
Fat eyeshadow stick in ugly navy blue
Sample roller-ball old lady perfume
the balm staniac - meh
two packets of foundation, which smells REALLY floral and is too pink for me

one baggie (I actually loved this)

:-(

[cjeanette]

I am officially an insane person. I just sent an nasty e-mail to birchbox since I don't have a shipping confirm yet and the site still shows my May birchbox.

At this point I feel like H will get his BB man before I get mine!!

[aspentosh]

Comodynes Self-Tanning Intensive
Wonderstruck Taylor Swift
stila one step bronze
theBalm® cosmetics Stainiac
LUNA bar

I think that's it.

[mfluder]

Jun 18, 2012 9:56:59 GMT -5 cjeanette said:

I am officially an insane person. I just sent an nasty e-mail to birchbox since I don't have a shipping confirm yet and the site still shows my May birchbox.

At this point I feel like H will get his BB man before I get mine!!

LOL, you are so not (or I am). I sent a bullet pointed three paragraph email to them about how much the tan towels sucked. Just because I was annoyed. I don't know why yours is so late!

[mfluder]

Jun 18, 2012 9:34:05 GMT -5 Laura Palmer said:

My box totally blew this month.

Off the top of my head:
Stinky rose face cream
Fat eyeshadow stick in ugly navy blue
Sample roller-ball old lady perfume
the balm staniac - meh
two packets of foundation, which smells REALLY floral and is too pink for me

one baggie (I actually loved this)

See, it sounds like you got the byterry products, and I would have loved them (the face cream and foundation), which I would have liked.

[Laura Palmer]

You're right -- I did get "the ByTerry" box.

Products in Your June Box
BY TERRY Light-Expert Perfecting Foundation Brush
tili Bags Small Collection 1
Eyeko Fat Eye Stick
BY TERRY Crème de Rose Nutri-Lift Comfort Cream
Joya Âmes Sœurs Parfum - A Scent of Soulmates
theBalm® cosmetics Stainiac

Almost everything went into my "pity beauty" box of things I dislike that I set aside for friends and sisters.